Swing arm refurbishment

[Hondaenthusiast]

Hi folks

How easy is it to remove the front swing arm bearings?

My arm is very shabby and I want to get it anodised? Has anyone had theirs re anodised...

Cheers

[bk94si]

It isn't anodized to begin with. And you do need a special tool to remove the nut.

[Hondaenthusiast]

Hi that's welcome news on the cost front. What is the original finish? Is it just paint?

I can buy the correct peg socket, I'll run to whatever is needed.

[bk94si]

You need one of these:

https://www.hordpower.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_29&products_id=385&zenid=gerau9cn443a1jph5nvmastjm0

And I believe the finish is paint with a clear coat.

[bk94si]

https://www.hordpower.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=479&zenid=gerau9cn443a1jph5nvmastjm0

[Hondaenthusiast]

Thanks, that's much appreciated I'll have a look in my toolbox as I think I might have one like that from a CBX I had built.

In the FSM I have it says you have to press the bearings out, is there a way without the press, like using a bolt and spacer to draw them out.

[ricksax]

Before you take it all apart, you might try:
1) Scrubbing with some Bon Ami powder (a gentle cleaner which will not scratch) and a bristle brush. You could be surprised.
2) If the original clear epoxy is worn through or damaged, working with a Red 3M Scotchbrite pad will give you a nice brushed aluminum finish.

[6]

I've been able to bring most of them back with my favorite cleaning formula. Gas.

A cup of gas and a brush. Maybe some brake clean to spread off the gas sludge. You can get at the majority of it with it on. But I appreciate you being willing to go all the way with it. Remember besides the paint check/do the bearings while it's out.

[Hondaenthusiast]

Thanks folks, the bike is partly stripped now and there were no siezed bolts engine mounts or swing arm so all good there. I'll post back as I make some progress. Just now I'm back to the Suzuki triple

[rpcraft]

Cast items like the swingarm won't anodize fwiw. if you want them colored you would have to paint, powder coat, or similar methods.

[Hondaenthusiast]

Thanks for the information. My arm has surface corrosion below the lower shock mount and at the back. I have a.choice either to get it really bright and degreased and clear coat or to etch prime paint and lacquer. I'm leaning towards the latter as I have a nice bright silver cellulose with a metallic component

[rpcraft]

I say degrease it, clean with scotchbrite, rinse it, the out it back together and ride. It’s going to be mostly hidden anyways. The only reason tos pend a lot of time on surface prep is if you are going to paint or coat somehow.